Waymo approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City
It’s the first permit of its kind, and a crucial step along the path toward launching a true robotaxi service in the Big Apple.
August 2025
From JSON to Dashboard: Visualizing DuckDB Queries in Streamlit with Plotly
Learn how to connect several essential tools to develop a simple yet intuitive dashboard.
AI Twin Generators: Can Machines Really Recreate “You”?
The question has probably crossed your mind: if you fed a machine enough selfies, old school pictures, and maybe that awkward headshot you took in bad lighting—could it recreate a…
Meet the researcher hosting a scientific conference by and for AI
In October, a new academic conference will debut that’s unlike any other. Agents4Science is a one-day online event that will encompass all areas of science, from physics to medicine. All…
Join Us for WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” Live
Get your tickets to Uncanny Valley’s first live show in San Francisco on September 9.
How to Become a Vibe Coder
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, WIRED’s senior correspondent Lauren Goode reports back from her brief stint as a vibe coder.
Unfiltered Roleplay AI Chatbots with Pictures – My Top Picks
Ever wished your AI chat companion could be less “text-only,” more “puts on a dress and steps off the page”? If you’ve ever felt like words alone don’t cut it—especially…
Google Supercharges Workspace: AI-Powered Content Creation Gives Your Docs and Slides New Life
Google has just supercharged its Workspace suite with some fresh AI muscle—making everything from writing emails to crafting presentations feel a whole lot smarter. The latest rollout brings several killer…
Zhipu AI Unveils ComputerRL: An AI Framework Scaling End-to-End Reinforcement Learning for Computer Use Agents
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven automation, Zhipu AI has introduced ComputerRL, a groundbreaking framework designed to empower agents with the ability to navigate and manipulate complex digital workspaces.…
Bots Are Taking Over the Internet—And They’re Not Asking for Permission
The internet is starting to look less like a buzzing digital town square and more like a battlefield where bots outnumber people. According to a recent Axios report, AI-powered bots…